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Going Solo

Book • 1986

Going Solo is the second part of Roald Dahl's autobiography, detailing his early adult life.

It begins with his journey to Africa to work for Shell Oil, where he encounters exotic wildlife and quirky characters.

The narrative shifts as World War II breaks out, and Dahl joins the Royal Air Force, experiencing both humor and tragedy as a fighter pilot.

The book offers a blend of adventure, humor, and serious themes, providing a unique glimpse into Dahl's life before he became a celebrated author.

Mentioned by

Eric Klinenberg

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as one of

Eric Klinenberg

's books, where he argued that many people living on their own have richer social lives than married adults.

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Erwähnt von

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als Leitfaden für die Gründung eines Startups ohne Mitgründer.

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Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as one of the books written by

Eric Klinenberg

, relevant to living alone.

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Mentioned by

Emily White

when discussing the increasing trend of living alone and its impact on loneliness.

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Mentioned by

Rishi Sunak

as his favorite author.

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Mentioned by

Eric Klinenberg

in relation to his research on living alone and social connections.

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